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| The Starcraft Chronicles: Episode IX Blitzkrieg | | | Author: | | | IP: | gateway.XXXX | | Date: | 12/02/00 10:12 | | Game Type: | Starcraft | | Labels: | none | | Report Rating: , # of Ratings: 1, Max: 7, Min: 7
Lifetime Rating for Monty Pylon: 6.0390 |  | Warning: Read the previous chronicles or none of this will make sense
The Starcraft Chronicles: Episode IX Blitzkrieg
It was the dim morning hours when the observer that was sent out to track Duran's zerg sent its findings back to the protoss. General Harper of the Dominion Police Fleets had finished inspecting his fleet and was ready for combat. Zeratul reviewed the observer records and met with Harper to discuss strategy.
"My observer has given us the position of Duran's base of operation. It is a planet not far from here called Cyrus. It is heavily fortified and will be a difficult challenge. A mix of terran and zerg forces protects it, but the zerg presence is small. The defenses consist mainly of terran weaponry and they are well prepared for both an air or land assault."
"Terrans too huh? Well, this keeps getting better and better. Let me see what they got."
Zeratul patched the observer transmission into the view screen. Harper saw a solid mesh of terran defense. A good amount of turrets and wraiths would keep the fleets at bay. Siege tanks and bunkers would make a direct land assault a military disaster on their part. He also saw a few vulture bikes on recognizance and that would definitely mean spider mines. Any good faction would be sure to have those on their bikes and they would tear the infantry to pieces. The situation was not good and they needed a good plan.
"Those lines look pretty solid to me. With all the turrets and wraiths, I don't think our fleets will be able to crack that shell. We will need to attack on the ground with our air in support. If we can knock down a line of turrets, the fleets will bury the remaining defenders. The only problem is, our ground troops will be slaughtered."
"There is no doubt in my mind that our losses will be great. The high templar with me can do a great deal of damage to the siege tanks with their psi storms. But until their turrets are eliminated, my dark templar will be useless. The only other troops I have available, is a small army of zealots."
"I can offer you siege tanks and an army of marines. But the tanks will need time to set into siege mode. We need to keep the enemy tanks occupied long enough for my tanks to come online. If my tanks can get locked and ready, the rain of fire they release will take care of any turrets or bunkers for that matter."
"Then my templar and zealots will destroy the siege tanks and your men will eliminate the turrets. We must depart now, before Duran has enough time to strengthen his defenses further."
"Agreed. I will follow your ships and we will deploy our ground troops just south of the main gates."
"I shall see you at Cyrus general. Adun join us!"
"Yeah, whatever."
The two fleets left Omega Prime and headed west for Cyrus. Duran and Kane were busy as well and new zerg warriors were added to the defense lines. The hour for the invasion of Aiur was near and soon Duran would have the protoss under his boot. Zerg were easy to get for his experiments, but protoss DNA was a rare find. In order for his work to continue, he needed a supply of protoss. What better place to get that then Aiur itself.
"Kane, I have new lurker troops to aid your defenses. A small zerg airforce is being built and will be at your disposal when you require them. Is your army ready for the invasion?"
"Yes sir. I have my army at your command and we move when you give the order. But sir, how are we to get to Aiur?"
"Bring your army and follow me to the valley. Make sure that troops that are manning the defenses let no one pass. I want them to fight to the last until we have left for Aiur. Is that understood?"
"Perfectly Duran, perfectly."
The massive army followed Duran and his zerg troops to a remote valley. But hidden by a wraith cloaking device, was a warp gate. It was an ancient protoss gate that had been long since forgotten. It was much larger than the gates that graced Aiur or Sharkuras, and could fit whole ships. The gate had to charge first and Duran activated the dormant warp gate. As the gate powered its core, Zeratul and Harper had landed and troops were unloaded and awaited battle.
"Alright, listen up. The fleets will give you boys air support and but you need to eliminate the turret and ground defenses. The zealots and templar will hit first and the siege tanks will siege and begin to tear the place down. You marines will support the tanks and as the tanks push forward you will need to guard their asses."
"Fight bravely and let no enemy terran live. Destroy everything and find Duran, we must not fail for the sake of our people."
All the troops agreed and the marched towards the lines of terrans that were waiting for them. Zeratul and Harper returned to their fleets and the ships headed off towards the base. The base was in sight and the tanks and bunkers could be seen in the distance. The high templar drew close and summoned their power. A blue swirl of energy engulfed them and they unleashed the power within. The air crackled and the tanks were enveloped by the psi storms. The electric currents hit the steel armor hard and the tanks splintered and exploded under the immense pressure. They fired their storms again and the force of the storms again burned the tanks. A few unlucky soldiers became caught in the web of lightening and their minds and bodies exploded under the stress and power. Kane's men were aware of the attack and the wraith and zerg fleets were sent to eliminate the ground troops. Wing after wing of wraiths and mutalisks opened fire on the vulnerable troops below. Zeratual and Harper moved their own ships into the fray and an air war ensued.
The wraiths cloaked and targeted the capital ships but protoss observers revealed their position. The wraiths were hunted down and fell from the sky. The mutalisks concentrated fire on Harper's cruiser. The laser batteries and wraiths tried in vain to remove the flying vermin from the air. The mutalisks succumb to the laser batteries and landed to the ground in a bloody and torn lump. The air force had been destroyed and now the two fleets concentrated on the defensive lines.
On the ground, the siege tanks had positioned themselves and now the shells split the turrets and bunkers. The zealots charged forward but came under attack by buried foes. Spider mines revealed their position and sought out a target. The zealots paid the price as the shrapnel broke their shields and the sent many to their final destiny. buried lurkers also targeted the protoss and spines leaped from the ground. The zealots with observers slashed at the ground and plunged their blades into the soil. The lurkers claimed many zealot lives before being silence for good. The combined efforts of the two armies overwhelmed the defenders. The terrans and zerg were out manned and outgunned. The defenses fell but there was no sign of Duran. They scouted the entire base and Duran could not be found. The troops returned to their ships and observers were sent out to find their prey. The observers found the valley and reported a warp gate was active, but there were no enemy soldiers present.
"Duran must have used that warp gate. We have to go after him."
"I agree but we do not know what awaits us on the other side. This warp gate is unlike anything I have ever seen. It could be a trap, set by Duran."
"Trap or no trap he is wherever that thing has taken him and I have my orders to retrieve him no matter what."
"You are foolish to be so headstrong. However, you are right. We must follow him through the gate."
Zeratul did not like the situation but he knew what needed to be done. The fleets converged on the gate and passed through its eye. When they emerged on the other side, Zeratul felt true fear for the first time. They were on Aiur and Duran was with them.
But as Duran had landed with his zerg, Kerrigan had sent her own landing party. Ahc, Petrov and Serov stood aboard the UED Saturn's bridge. With them was a large zerg army, battle ready and bloodthirsty. Their intent was to retrieve the weapon the protoss had found and to kill anyone who dare oppose them. Petrov knew that gaining the weapon would mean a great deal in Kerigan eyes. He was intent on bringing it to her and he alone would reap the rewards. Ahc had his own agenda as well. He owed raynor a little present for stabbing him at the platform. Chances are he was here and if not, killing the last protoss friends he had would serve his purposes just as well. Serov was a confused man as he stood next to his comrades in arms. His mind was ordered to obey Kerrigan, but his instinct told him otherwise. He did not relize it but Petrov had failed to infest him properly. In cold sleep, the infest contaminant fails to take keep control due too the sub-zero temperatures.
And standing guard over the weapon and the only guardian of Aiur itself is young Artanis and Jim Raynor. With zerg and terrans converging upon them and with only a small army to fight with, the odds are once again against them. This battle will be the gravest of challenges and it is unlikely that many will survive. Armageddon is upon them. Armageddon is here.
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